In 1952, WSAN opened its office and studio at 39 N. 10th Street. A pioneer in local radio, the station started in 1923. Although long filled in, next to the door there was a microphone carved into the granite. In 1982, the station sponsored a contest with three men living on a Rt.22 billboard. The stunt lasted 261 days and attracted national attention.
In the 1990's, former WAEB DJ Guy Ackley produced his iconic radio ads from a sound both inside his advertising agency at 7th & Linden. Bobby Gunther Walsh has hosted a morning show on WAEB with a conservative theme for decades. While Republicans flock there for exposure, for Walsh it's just a gig.
Victor Martinez is building a new studio for his La Mega 101.7FM (WTKZ) on the upper floor of a building in the 600 block of Hamilton. Unlike the Dopey Duncan era of Pennsylvania Dutch, the Martinez show is completely in Spanish. While mostly music, Martinez does produce a news segment.
This blogger is looking for some early morning microphone time, for a balanced discussion of issues local and beyond.
shown above 1982 billboard stunt
Am I the only taker for a molivinsky interview on Allentown by Victor? I think it would be insightful and entertaining! Let the world's collide.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer to see MM with a regular contribution on Gunther's show, perhaps the only one whose listeners lived here twenty years ago...or more. While one-sided, a mostly featuring national issues, his discussions with John Brinson were very informative. A nostalgic look at 'old' Lehigh Valley would be a good feature for WAEB.
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